Operation as felony -- Participation as misdemeanor -- Investigation -- Prosecution.
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(1) Any person who knowingly organizes, establishes, promotes, or administers a pyramid scheme is guilty of a third degree felony.
(2) Any person who participates in a pyramid scheme only by receiving compensation for the introduction of other persons into the pyramid scheme rather than from the sale of goods, services, or other property is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
(3) The appropriate county attorney or district attorney has primary responsibility for investigating and prosecuting criminal violations of this chapter.